Animals

Paddock to Palate Competition presented by Mort & Co

Australian beef producers have the chance to ‘steak’ their claim on almost $60,000 in prize money, by entering the RNA’s Paddock to Palate Competition presented by Mort & Co and 2018/19 Paddock to Palate Wagyu Challenge.

The Paddock to Palate Competition (classes 37 & 38) is tipping the scales with $46,000 in prize money, making it the nation’s richest beef competition of its kind.While Australian Wagyu producers will also cash in, with $10,000 in prize money up for grabs in the 2018/19 Paddock to Palate Wagyu Challenge (class 39).

The competitions have been recognised internationally, recently taking out best ‘agricultural exhibitor event, award, participation incentive or retention program’ at the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) Awards, which represents more than 1,100 fairs around the world.

Ekka TV covered the 2017 Paddock to Palate Competition. See the highlights below.

Class 39 - 2018/19 Paddock to Palate Wagyu Challenge

The 2018/19 Paddock to Palate Wagyu Challenge offers $10,000 in prize money and is the only competition of its kind in the country.

The 370 day competition is open to Wagyu and Wagyu-cross cattle (minimum 50% Wagyu blood) and is four phased comprising best aggregate weight gain; a carcass competition; carcass value and finishing in a beef taste off.